Dr. Anita Bonsu

Dr. Anita Bonsu

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PhD, LAMFT
Hazlet, NJ - Bethany Road
Telehealth
Treats Ages:
Adolescent / Teenager (14-17)
Adult (36-65)
Children (6-13)
Older Adult (Over 65)
Young Adult (18-35)

Clinical Experience

Dr. Bonsu is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a PhD in Psychology and Theology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.  She received her Master’s Degree in 2021 from Kean University and has focused her studies mainly on family systems, couples therapy, and work with children.  She has had 2 years of experience working in a school system program for children pre-k - 12th grade and has had 3 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families in private practice and in-home therapy settings. 

Dr. Bonsu is pursuing training in Gottman Couples Counseling and also utilizes Emotionally Focused Family Therapy as well as theories from Bowen Family Systems in order to help the families and couples she works with. She is also able to use a strengths based approach, CBT in her work with individuals, and play therapy with children.

Languages Spoken: (Other than English) 

Twi 

Trainings:

  • Nurtured Parent Training, Edison, NJ 2024
  • Skilled in CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Interventions, Bowen Family Systems Theory
ADD/ADHD
Addiction - Gambling
Addiction - Relapse Prevention
Addiction - Sexual
Addiction - Substance
Adjustment Issues
Adoption-Related Concerns
Anger Issues
Anger Management - Court Ordered
Anxiety
Behavioral Disorders in Children
Bereavement, Grief & Loss
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Co-Occurring Disorders
College & Career Counseling
Couples Counseling
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Members of Individuals with a Personality Disorder
Family Therapy
High-Functioning Autism
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Post Partum & Perinatal Mental Health
Racial Trauma
Relationship/Communication Issues
Self-Esteem
Self-Harming Behavior
Social & Cultural Justice
Social Anxiety
Stress Management
Teen Self-Esteem/Identity Formation
Trauma & PTSD
Wellness Counseling
Women's Issues

Interests/Self-Care

Anita enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones, enjoys being in nature, and working out.

What Clients Are Saying

Working with Robyn during my first KAP journey was something I’ll never forget. From the moment we began, I felt genuinely held—seen, accepted, and safe to just be myself. She didn’t try to fix or analyze; instead, she created a space where I could soften, feel, and explore without fear. Her grounded presence made it possible for me to let go of old defenses and meet myself with more honesty and compassion.

There was no pressure to be anything other than what I was in each moment. She created a holding environment that was steady, compassionate, and deeply attuned.

I’m grateful beyond words for the care, intuition, and integrity she brought to the process. Her support helped me remember that I can trust myself—and that I don’t have to do it all alone.

Forever grateful,


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